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5 Peso Gold Mexican Gold

Mexican 5 Pesos Gold Coin | .1206 oz (Random Year)

1955 Mexican 5 Pesos Gold Coin — 0.120 oz | Estados Unidos Mexicanos

  • Contains 0.120 troy oz of gold — a compact, affordable entry into Mexican gold
  • Dated 1955, struck at the Casa de Moneda de México (Mexico City Mint)
  • Obverse features portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, father of Mexican independence
  • Reverse displays the Mexican national coat of arms — eagle, serpent, and nopal cactus
  • Reeded edge with classic early-20th-century Mexican coin design

Specifications

Year
1955
Country of Origin
Mexico
Face Value
5 Pesos
Metal
Gold
Weight
0.120 troy oz
Mint
Casa de Moneda de México (Mexico City)
Edge
Reeded
Metal type
Gold
Category
Mexican Gold Coins
Availability
10 in stock

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5 Pesos denomination — a historically significant series spanning decades of Mexican coinage

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The 1955 Mexico 5 Pesos gold coin is a beloved piece of Mexican numismatic heritage, containing 0. 120 troy oz of gold and struck at the Casa de Moneda de México. The obverse carries a left-facing portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla — the priest who ignited Mexico's war for independence — alongside the denomination "CINCO PESOS" and the date 1955. The reverse presents the iconic Mexican coat of arms: a golden eagle perched on a nopal cactus, subduing a serpent, surrounded by an oak-and-laurel wreath, with the national legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" arcing above. The reeded edge and bold relief design reflect the craftsmanship that made this series a long-running staple of Mexican gold coinage. At just 0. Whether sought for its connection to Mexico's founding narrative, its classic national iconography, or its modest gold content, this coin occupies a distinctive place in any world gold collection.

Frequently asked questions

The obverse features Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Catholic priest who launched Mexico's fight for independence in 1810. He is one of Mexico's most revered national heroes, and his portrait has graced the 5 Pesos gold coin series for decades, making it a meaningful piece of Mexican historical coinage.
The reverse shows the Mexican national coat of arms — a golden eagle standing on a nopal cactus and devouring a serpent, framed by an oak-and-laurel wreath. The legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS' (United Mexican States) arcs along the top. This imagery traces back to an ancient Aztec legend marking the founding of Tenochtitlán.
This 5 Pesos coin contains 0.120 troy oz of gold. Its modest gold weight makes it one of the more accessible Mexican gold coins for collectors, while its historical design and long-running series context give it strong appeal beyond pure bullion value.
Yes. The Mexican 5 Pesos gold coin was produced over many decades by the Casa de Moneda de México. The series is collected as a set spanning various dates, with each coin sharing the same Hidalgo obverse and national arms reverse, making individual dates like this 1955 example natural additions to a date-run collection.

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